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Sports Letter: New fad

Harry Johnson
Thursday 25 November 1999 00:02 GMT
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Sir: There was a time in the late 50s and early 60s when anthems were studiously ignored (except for possibly the Welsh). Indeed there was a race to get out of the pictures before the national anthem if possible, and rarely did anyone stop in mid flight.

Then football supporters became jingoistic and started to sing "God save our gracious team" (allegedly).

I believe that at England Rugby internationals everyone, whatever their political views, could join in "Jerusalem" with fervour and pride. It is easy to sing well, and currently there is nothing better.

HARRY JOHNSON

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